Deficiency of thiamine is characterized by a. muscle weakness, ...

[ss2343]

Deficiency of thiamine is characterized by
 
  a. muscle weakness, loss of coordination, and tachycardia.
  b. dermatitis, altered nerve function, and convulsions.
  c. skin rash, hair loss, loss of appetite, and depression.
  d. gingivitis, poor wound healing, and in-creased risk of infection.

Question 2

The amount of thiamine that the body needs is related to
 
  a. dietary intake of protein.
  b. exposure of the skin to sunlight.
  c. the amount of energy expended.
  d. physiologic and emotional stress.

[jointhecircus]

Answer to Question 1

A
Symptoms of deficiency of thiamine include muscle weakness, loss of coordination, and tachy-cardia. Dermatitis, altered nerve function, and convulsions are symptoms of vitamin B6 defi-ciency. Skin rash, hair loss, loss of appetite, and depression are symptoms of biotin deficiency. Gingivitis, poor wound healing, and increased risk of infection are symptoms of vitamin C defi-ciency

Answer to Question 2

C
Thiamine needs are related to metabolic rate (i.e., energy expenditure) because thiamine is a coenzyme in energy metabolism. Thiamine is not directly involved in protein metabolism. The vitamin where requirements are inversely related to skin exposure to sunlight is vitamin D. Phy-siologic and emotional stress do not affect thiamine needs.

[ss2343]

Excellent

[kusterl]

Great answer, keep it coming